- MASA programme aims to enhance transparency and security within mobile applications, addressing the critical need for developers to comply with stringent security protocols.
TAC Security, a leader in the cybersecurity sector, has recently attained a significant milestone by becoming an authorised assessor for Google’s Mobile Application Security Assessment (MASA) programme
The achievement distinctly positions TAC Security as both a pioneer and a key player in the evolving landscape of mobile application security, bolstered by its previous designation as the preferred assessor for Google’s Cloud Application Security Assessment (CASA) programme.
With over 3.5 million applications available on the Google Play Store, the MASA programme aims to enhance transparency and security within mobile applications, addressing the critical need for developers to comply with stringent security protocols.
Safeguarding app integrity
The partnership with Google not only amplifies TAC Security’s role in safeguarding app integrity but also provides developers with a pathway to identify and rectify vulnerabilities effectively.
By offering an independent security review, which culminates in the awarding of a security badge, TAC Security can enhance user confidence in applications, thereby potentially increasing download rates.
The strategic partnership emerges during a period of expansive growth for TAC Security, further illustrated by its recent global acquisitions in the United States and the UAE.
Trishneet Arora, the Founder and CEO of TAC Security, highlights this evolution, stating that the MASA programme not only opens avenues for significant client acquisitions but also promises improved profit margins due to the premium nature of MASA assessments.
With projections indicating an opportunity to engage with over 10,000 developers monthly, TAC Security is poised to leverage this partnership to enhance its market presence.
Furthermore, this initiative aligns with TAC Security’s ambitious vision to become the world’s largest vulnerability management firm by 2026.
The focus on security compliance and the enhancement of user privacy resonates with contemporary demands for higher standards in data protection, especially as user privacy increasingly occupies the forefront of public discourse.
Consequently, non-compliant applications risk stringent enforcement actions, including removal from the Play Store, underscoring the vital importance of robust security measures.